Promises, Promises Revival 2010

Run Time:
2 hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: April 25, 2010
Closing: January 02, 2011

Promises, Promises - 2010 - Broadway History , Info & More

It’s Manhattan. It’s the '60s. And the city is back in full swing, in Broadway’s first-ever revival of Promises, Promises - starring Emmy® Award winner Sean Hayes (Will and Grace) as the enterprising associate on the way up, and Tony Award® winner Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked) as the cafeteria waitress whose romantic troubles have got her down. Don’t miss this smart and sexy musical based on the Oscar®-winning Billy Wilder film, The Apartment.



The creative team is a perfect cocktail: a splashy score by the Academy Award®-winning team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, including such songs as "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" and the straight-up swinging title tune… Add a book that takes turns tickling your funny bone and breaking your heart, courtesy of the legendary Neil Simon… Top it all off with a sparkling blend of direction and choreography by Tony Award® winner Rob Ashford—and you’ve got an intoxicating evening of Broadway magic.

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Promises, Promises

Back in the ’60s: Let’s Tryst Again
5 / 10

Even that singing sparkplug Kristin Chenoweth, who stars opposite a charming Sean Hayes in his Broadway debut, seems to feel the prevailing lassitude. “Promises, Promises,” which features a book by Neil Simon and songs by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, comes fully to life only briefly, at the beginning of its second act, when a comic volcano named Katie Finneran erupts into molten hilarity. Otherwise the white-hot charms this musical is said to have once possessed are left sleeping.

Promises, Promises
6 / 10

Director/choreographer Rob Ashford is less resourceful than usual and only intermittently effective; his big idea here seems to be to add dancers doing the frug in the background. It is not Ashford's fault that Michael Bennett's original staging of 'Turkey Lurkey Time,' the big first-act production number, is easily viewable on the Internet; but it is that energy and humor that is altogether missing from the current staging.

BWW TV Closing Night Flashback: PROMISES, PROMISES
by Robert Diamond - January 2, 2011

In honor of the show's closing on January 2, BroadwayWorld.com brings you a look back at opening night! PROMISES, PROMISES, starring Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth, began previews at the Broadway Theater on Saturday, March 27, 2010 and opened on Sunday night, April 25, 2010. BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Beat were there to bring you all the excitement of the show's opening night party at The Plaza Hotel.

STAGE TUBE: ABC Colleagues Serenade Sawyer With PROMISES PROMISES Tune
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 22, 2010

Diane Sawyer's co-workers had no intention of letting her 65th Birthday slide by unnoticed.

Wendi Bergamini Joins PROMISES, PROMISES 12/14
by Robert Diamond - December 14, 2010

The musical comedy Promises, Promises welcomes Wendi Bergamini as Broadway's new Miss Olsen beginning Tuesday, December 14th.

Kristin Chenoweth & Molly Shannon Reenact Real Housewives Fights
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 15, 2010

Check out Kristin Chenoweth and Molly Shannon as they reenact some choice moments from The Real Housewives Of Atla

PROMISES, PROMISES Celebrates 'Turkey Lurkey Time'
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2010

PROMISES, PROMISES is celebrating "Turkey Lurkey Time" with special holiday events.

Chenoweth 'Dizzy' at PROMISES; To Miss Wednesday Matinee
by Robert Diamond - November 10, 2010

The New York Times is reporting that at last night's evening performance of PROMISES, PROMISES, star Kristin Chenoweth was reportedly feeling 'dizzy' and missed the show's curtain call. An ambulance was called for the star (said to be a standard procedure) and she was diagnosed with mild dehydration. The show's reps tell the Times that she will miss today's matinee, but is expected back in the show tonight.

PROMISES, PROMISES Celebrates 'Turkey Lurkey Time'
by BWW News Desk - November 8, 2010

PROMISES, PROMISES is celebrating "Turkey Lurkey Time" with special holiday events.

PROMISES, PROMISES Celebrates 'Turkey Lurkey Time'
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 5, 2010

PROMISES, PROMISES is celebrating "Turkey Lurkey Time" with special holiday events.

Broadway Sessions Welcomes Cast Members From PROMISES PROMISES 11/2
by BWW News Desk - November 2, 2010

Broadway Sessions is thrilled to welcome cast members from Promises, Promises and Next to Normal's Louis Hobson on Tuesday, November 2nd.

Broadway Sessions Welcomes Cast Members From PROMISES PROMISES 11/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 1, 2010

Broadway Sessions is thrilled to welcome cast members from Promises, Promises and Next to Normal's Louis Hobson on Tuesday, November 2nd.

Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Vol. 12 Adds PROMISES, PROMISES & RAIN Casts
by BWW News Desk - November 1, 2010

Two more casts have added their voices to Broadway's Carols for a Cure, the annual holiday music CD benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA). Promises, Promises cast members sing 'Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel,' and Joey Curatolo, who plays Paul McCartney in RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles On Broadway, wrote and recorded an original song 'Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas.'

STAGE TUBE: PROMISES' Shannon Visits Jimmy Fallon
by Jessica Lewis - October 26, 2010

Last night, October 25, Molly Shannon visited Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to tak about all thing PROMISES and what it's like to make a Broadway debut. Click below for the segment.

Chenoweth to Perform at 9 Previously Announced Absences in PROMISES
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 18, 2010

The producers of PROMISES, PROMISES are thrilled to announce that Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth will now be performing during 9 previously announced absences from the hit musical. Due to new scheduling conflicts Kristin Chenoweth will be performing in PROMISES, PROMISES from Tuesday, October 19 through Wednesday, October 27.

Chenoweth to Perform at 9 Previously Announced Absences in PROMISES, PROMISES
by Robert Diamond - October 18, 2010

The producers of PROMISES, PROMISES announced that Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth will now be performing during 9 previously announced absences from the hit musical. Due to new scheduling conflicts Kristin Chenoweth will be performing in PROMISES, PROMISES from Tuesday, October 19 through Wednesday, October 27.

BWW TV: New PROMISES, PROMISES Montage with Molly Shannon!
by Robert Diamond - October 14, 2010

'Saturday Night Live' alumni Molly Shannon made her Broadway debut in hit musical comedy PROMISES, PROMISES as Marge MacDougall for a limited 12 week run yesterday, October 12, 2010. Shannon will perform through Sunday, January 2, 2011. BroadwayWorld is excited to present a new video montage from the show featuring the first footage of the new star. Stay tuned for more coverage!

Photo Coverage: Molly Shannon Makes Broadway Debut in PROMISES!
by Monica Simoes - October 13, 2010

'Saturday Night Live' alumni Molly Shannon made her Broadway debut in hit musical comedy PROMISES, PROMISES as Marge MacDougall for a limited 12 week run yesterday, October 12, 2010. Shannon will perform through Sunday, January 2, 2011. BroadwayWorld was on hand for her opening night bow and brings you photo coverage below!

Molly Shannon Joins PROMISES, PROMISES for 11 Weeks Starting Oct. 12th
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2010

'Saturday Night Live' alumnus and 'Superstar' Molly Shannon will make her Broadway debut in the smash hit musical comedy PROMISES, PROMISES as Marge MacDougall for a limited 11 week run from Tuesday, October 12, 2010 through Sunday, December 26, 2010. This new production of PROMISES, PROMISES, directed and choreographed by Tony and Emmy Award winner Rob Ashford with Neil Simon's funny and touching book and Burt Bacharach and Hal David's hit-packed score, began previews at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) Saturday, March 27, 2010, and opened on Sunday, April 25, 2010.

STAGE TUBE: Molly Shannon Invites You to PROMISES!
by Jessica Lewis - October 11, 2010

'Saturday Night Live' alumni Molly Shannon will make her Broadway debut in the smash hit musical comedy PROMISES, PROMISES as Marge MacDougall for a limited 12 week run from Tuesday, October 12, 2010 through Sunday, January 2, 2011. PROMISES, PROMISES stars Sean Hayes as Chuck Baxter, Kristin Chenoweth as Fran Kubelik, Tony Goldwyn as J.D. Sheldrake, Molly Shannon as Marge MacDougall and Dick Latessa as Dr. Dreyfuss leading a cast of 27. Click below for a personal welcome massage from Shannon!

Promises, Promises FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Half As Big As Life
Grapes of Roth
Upstairs
You'll Think of Someone
Our Little Secret
She Likes Basketball
Knowing When to Leave
Where Can You Take a Girl?
Wanting Things
Turkey Lurkey Time
A Fact Can Be a Beautiful Thing
Whoever You Are
Christmas Day
A Young Pretty Girl Like You
I'll Never Fall in Love Again
Promises, Promises
What Am I Doing Here?
Let's Pretend We're Grown Up
Tick Tock Goes the Clock
Loyal Resourceful
A Stroke of Luck
Hot Food
If You Only Knew
Promises, Promises has had 8 productions including Broadway which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1968, West End which opened in 1969, US Tour which opened in 1970, Off-Broadway which opened in 1997, Broadway which opened in 2010, West End which opened in 2017 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.
Best Choreography for Rob Ashford and Best Orchestrations for Jonathan Tunick.
Promises, Promises has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards. Brian Ronan was nominated for Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards. Rob Ashford was nominated for Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Promises, Promises was nominated for Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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